NIMZ - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following state houses India's first national investment and manufacturing zone?

a. Maharashtra
b. Karnataka
c. Odisha
d. Andhra Pradesh
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh is set to house India's first national investment and manufacturing zone.

National Investment And Manufacturing Zones Identified Under DMIC :

1. Ahmedabad-Dholera Investment region, Gujarat
2. Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Park City near Aurangabad, Maharashtra
3. Manesar-Bawal investment Region, Haryana
4. Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region, Rajasthan
5. Pithampur-Dhar-Mhow Investment Region, Madhya Pradesh
6. Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region, Uttar Pradesh
7. Dighi-Port Industrial Area, Maharashtra
8. Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar region, Rajasthan

National Investment And Manufacturing Zones Identified Outside DMIC :

1. Kuhi and Umred Taluka of Nagpur district, Maharashtra
2. Tumkur, Karnataka
3. Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
4. Medak, Telangana
5. Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
6. Gulbarga, Karnataka
7. Kolar, Karnataka
8. Bidar, Karnataka
9. Kalinganagar, Jajpur District, Odisha